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• Voice and Verse 15-Minute Talk: Poets' Corner - October

  Tuesday, 8th October 2024

  Enrich your visit to Westminster Abbey by attending a drop-in talk about the history of Poets’ Corner every Tuesday across the Autumn Season.

  Events Voice and Verse

• Voice and Verse 15-Minute Talk: Poets' Corner - November

  Tuesday, 5th November 2024

  Enrich your visit to Westminster Abbey by attending a drop-in talk about the history of Poets’ Corner every Tuesday across the Autumn Season.

• About the Abbey

  An architectural masterpiece of the 13th to 16th centuries, Westminster Abbey has become a treasure house of artefacts. This is also the coronation church where some of the most significant people in Britain's history are buried or commemorated.

• Library & research

  We welcome schools, universities, community groups and youth groups from the UK and overseas, and offer activities for families during the holidays.

• Interactive sessions

  It is still possible to experience the wealth of educational opportunities without visiting the Abbey itself. Our experienced Learning Officers can join you online and tailor our interactive sessions, costumed characters and virtual tours to meet the needs, interests and age of your class.

• Online sessions

  Westminster Abbey, as a royal church, celebrates the Commonwealth all year round, including at a special service in March. Either in person or virtually, we welcome schools from across the Commonwealth to join one our sessions, led by experienced learning officers who can bringing learning to life, in line with your programmes of study.

• Coronations

  Coronations have taken place in Westminster Abbey since 1066, when William the Conqueror was crowned on Christmas Day. The church has been closely linked with the royal family all through its history, and that continues today with the monarch visiting the Abbey throughout the year. Explore the Abbey's links with royalty and have a go at recreating your own coronation at home.

• Virtual tours

  Take a virtual tour inside Westminster Abbey. View treasures including the Grave of the Unknown Warrior, the High Altar and the Coronation Chair in detail.

• Make a donation

  A charitable trust has been established to assist in the Abbey's fundraising efforts – The Westminster Abbey Trust. You can make a donation to the Trust.

• A guide to coronations

  Coronations are events in history that you may heard of, read about or seen in a film, but the details are a little vague. What is a coronation and why do they happen? Find out answers to these questions and more in this introductory guide.

• Honouring ‘The Few’: Westminster Abbey and the Battle of Britain

  The Battle of Britain – a 112-day fight for control of Britain’s skies – was the first decisive battle in history fought entirely in the air.

• Affairs of the Heart at Westminster Abbey: Association members

  Tuesday, 13th February 2024

  Join Abbey guide Tony Willoughby as he marks Valentine’s Day by sharing his favourite love stories from centuries of history at Westminster Abbey - a church at the heart of the nation.

  Westminster Abbey Association

• Medieval Monastery tour

  Wednesday, 2nd October 2024

  Explore the history of the Benedictine monastery at Westminster Abbey, from the time when the first twelve monks arrived in 960AD until the dissolution of the monastery under Henry VIII in 1540.

• Medieval Monastery tour

  Saturday, 1st March 2025

  Explore the history of the Benedictine monastery at Westminster Abbey, from the time when the first twelve monks arrived in 960AD until the dissolution of the monastery under Henry VIII in 1540.

• Medieval Monastery tour

  Tuesday, 1st April 2025

  Explore the history of the Benedictine monastery at Westminster Abbey, from the time when the first twelve monks arrived in 960AD until the dissolution of the monastery under Henry VIII in 1540.

• Medieval Monastery tour

  Thursday, 1st May 2025

  Explore the history of the Benedictine monastery at Westminster Abbey, from the time when the first twelve monks arrived in 960AD until the dissolution of the monastery under Henry VIII in 1540.

• Welcoming UK and Commonwealth schools

  Westminster Abbey is a fascinating place to visit either in person or virtually. Our award-winning Learning team bring the Abbey to life, with amusing stories and fun facts, all linked to your learning objectives and programmes of study.

• Primary schools

  Visiting the Abbey with your primary class is guaranteed to be a memorable experience as you explore the building to discover over a thousand years of faith and history. Offering both highlights tours or something more specific our guides will bring your learning to life.

• Fancy another adventure?

  Westminster Abbey is a wonderful place for you to discover as a family. Whether you want to become a royal for the day, create a new and exciting piece of art or sing with our world famous choir, there is something for everyone. We offer a varied programme throughout the year to help your family explore a thousand years of history. Join us in the Abbey every Saturday and during school holidays, or online on the first Saturday of the month.

• Fancy another adventure?

  Although we’d love to see you, we know that not everyone can visit us in person. We have a growing collection of videos to bring Westminster Abbey to you. Watch them to find out more about the Abbey and use materials you have at home to make your own Abbey inspired crafts. Share your creativity using #WAbbeyFun